Truman Signs Pay Boost for Servicemen
President Truman signed a bill raising military pay and allowances by nearly 0.5 billion dollars annually. The 4 percent base pay increase and 14 percent rise in food and rental allowances take effect with this month’s pay vouchers, affecting about 34 million active and retired personnel. No extra Korea pay was included, a matter to be possibly revisited.
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Truman
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Teuth Yank Flier Becomes Jet Ace
In northwest Korea near the Yalu River, U S Sabre pilots shot down four Communist jets, marking the 16th jet ace for the Fifth Air Force. Col Harrison R Thyng of Pittsfield New Hampshire leads the Fourth Fighter-Interceptor Wing as the Air Force confirms earlier May 4 kills. Japanese B-29s bombed the Sunchan rail bypass bridge near Pyongyang.
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Korea
U. 5
America
Fifth Air Force
Sinui Ju
Yalu
Sunchan
Taedong River
Pyongyang
Where to Find It Listing By Page Designation
A concise directory lists sections and page references for various content including Beach Combing on Page 8 1 Boyle on Page A 13 Bridge on Page B 2 Classified Ads Pages B 9 to 13 Comics on Page B 6 Crossword Puzzle Page B 9 Editorial Page A 12 Financial Pages B 8 9 Obituaries Page B 9 Radio and Television Page B 4 Shipping Page B 9 Sports Pages A 14 Thesters Page B 7 Tides Temperatures Page B 9 Women s Activities Pages Be2 Be3
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Boyle
Unions Study Rail Peace Plan Backed by Companies
Three major railroad unions examined President Steelman’s labor peace plan aimed at ending a three year rail dispute. The proposal would cost railroads over 100 million in back pay with lump sums for workers and wage boosts for yard and open road crews.
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Washington
White House
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Peron’s Wife Reported Treated With cobalt Bomb in Canada
The Toronto Telegram reported Mrs Juan Peron the Argentine first lady was treated with radioactive cobalt at Victoria Hospital London three weeks earlier after a secret flight from Buenos Aires. Doctors said she suffered from acute anemia before confirmation of cancer. Evita underwent a major operation last November and was treated by Dr George Pack of New York, who was later honored by Argentina’s President.
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Toronto Telegram
Juan Peron
Victoria Hospital
London
Feran
Evita
Buenos Aires
George T. Pack
New York
Argentina
Pack
Order of Civilian Merit
Peron
Atom Test Flops at Yucca Flat Aec says timer failed
LAS VEGAS Nov May 20 An experimental atomic shot at Yucca Flat proving ground failed to function the sequence timer that detonates the device malfunctioned The weather was favorable observers were present the test postponed for 48 hours but not canceled The AEC had not determined the failure cause and noted a prior similar incident in 1951
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Las Vegas
Yucca Flat Proving Ground
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Chartered plane crash injures no one on return trip
A party of 12 who chartered a plane for a Baja California fishing trip reported a crash 40 miles south of Ensenada. One aboard, Albert J. Allen, a 43 year old Beverly Hills attorney, said the twin engine craft failed on takeoff after refueling at a ranch. Only the center section remained intact.
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Los Angeles
Baja California
Ensenada
Albert J. Allen
Beverly Hills
Allen
Weather Report Shows Clearing By Late Morning
Weather continues with night and morning low cloudiness, followed by sunshine late mornings and afternoon clearing. Winds shift to southwesterly in the afternoons, bringing variable coastal conditions and mild temperatures through the day.
Prices Rise on Canned Goods Across Stores
Washington May 20 The Office of Price Stabilization approved higher prices on canned vegetables fruits and juices to offset lower wholesale earnings. Increases affect canned corn green beans peas tomatoes fruit cocktail pineapple peaches and pears with most independent stores hit though few chains. Additional moves may come before month end to raise markups on coffee dry cereals cookies and many canned meats excluding tuna and salmon.
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Office of Price Stabilization
Ior
OPS
World Ripe for Gospel Says Baptist Chief Latourette
Chicago May 20 Kenneth Scott Latourette president of the American Baptist lectures at the group's annual meeting asserting the gospel can appeal to the masses more than ever. He cited global stirrings that promise wider acceptance and urged unity among evangelicals to enable effective world wide evangelism.
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Chicago
American Baptist Owrentons
Kenneth Scott Latourette
Latourette
Yale University
McConnell Named to U N Armistice Delegation in Korea
Tokyo May 20 Brig. Gen. Frank C. McConnell assistant commander of the U S 25th Infantry Division was named to the U N armistice delegation in Korea. He replaces Vice Adm. C Turner Joy who leaves June 9 to become superintendent of the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. Joy is succeeded as head of the five man delegation by Maj Gen William K Harrison who has been a delegate since January.
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Frank C. McConnell
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
U. N
Korea
McConnell
Adm
C. Turner Joy
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Joy
William K. Harrison
One Captive Killed 85 Hurt Near Pusan
Near Pusan a riot by Communist prisoners left one captive dead and 85 injured while guards dispersed the disturbance without shots fired. Separately, a sit down strike by Korean prisoners at Koje Island hospital ended without violence as medical segregation proceeded.
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Seoul
Korea
Pusan
Koje Island
James A. van Fleet
Eighth Army
Kose
Kore
Haydon L
Warren Here for Campaign Talks in Long Beach
Gov Earl Warren visited Long Beach to speak before the Long Beach Council of Republican Women at Town Hall. The event drew hundreds of Republican women from the Southland as Warren pitched his campaign goals for California’s GOP primary. Actor George Murphy appeared and introduced Warren while Mayor Burton W Chace welcomed him and Mrs Gladys O'Donnell led the meeting.
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Earl Warren
California
Long Beach
Town Hall
Southland
Warren
Thomas Werdel
George Murphy
Truman warns of Korea war flareup and UN resolve
President Truman spoke at the U S Military Academy 150th anniversary convocation promising continued free world resistance against Communist aggression in Korea while maintaining civilian control over the military. He warned the Kremlin remains intent on global domination and affirmed the U N alliance would not accept forced repatriation of all captured soldiers.
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Truman
Kremlin
Korea
United Nations
Thuman
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Jor
Douglas MacArthur
Matthew B. Ridgway
White House
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Europe
Justice
President Awards Ridgway Second Cluster to DSM
UP President Truman awarded Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway the Distinguished Service Medal second Oak Leaf Cluster at West Point. The citation praised his UN strategy, armistice work in Korea, and guiding postwar Japan, noting his courage, leadership, and service to free peoples worldwide.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
Frederick A. Irving
United States Military Academy
West Point
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NATO
United Nations
Korea
Ridway
U N Claims Reds Blocking Truce Efforts
United Nations truce negotiators in Panmunjom accuse the Communists of blocking an armistice during a bitter 62 minute session over what to do with captured Reds who refuse repatriation. Joy defended UN humanitarian principles while Nam II blasted allied actions. The Allies maintain 170000 return, Reds demand 132000, with many prisoners resisting return.
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Korea
United Nations
Panmunjom
Adm
C. ‘Turner Joy
Charles Colson
Colson
Rose Island
Francis T. Dodd
U. N
Vu. N
Nam II
Joy
Jey
Planes, Boats Search Puget Sound For Missing Sloop Prelude
Coast Guard planes and patrol boats plus seven civilian crafts hunt northern Puget Sound for the 35-foot sailing sloop Prelude missing with seven aboard. Owner Paul Fordyce and party left Orcas Island Sunday evening. two hours expected to return. Weather fair, wind moderate.
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Coast Guard
Bellingham Yach Club
Puget Sound
Paul Fordyce
North Beach
Orcas Island
San Juan Island
Fordyce
Ed Jukes
Bellingham National Banks
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Bellingham Tw
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